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The Rundown Podcast: Last Orders For Britain's Pubs?

18 Apr Economy

With the Commons in recess, the podcast has headed down to the pub again to discuss the UK’s hospitality industry and the struggles it continues to face. A host of global headwinds and domestic policy contribute to a bleak outlook for the sector in 2025.

16 Apr Environment

Labour MP Warns Planning Reforms Could Overwhelm Environment Regulator

12 Apr Economy

Bill To Save British Steel Passes In One Day

11 Apr Economy

Inside The Controversial Decision To Rid The UK Of Its Plutonium Stores

10 Apr Economy

How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Personal Finances In The UK

07 Apr Economy

Trump’s Tariffs Are A “Profound” Challenge And “Not A Passing Phase”, Says PM

03 Apr Economy

Government To Consult On Potential UK Retaliation To Trump's Tariffs

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17 Apr Environment

Defra has lost its way

17 Apr Communities

Amid Trump's trade war, co-operative economics can thrive

10 Apr Economy

I cannot support welfare reform on the backs of the most vulnerable

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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line

19 Apr Political parties

Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts

17 Apr Political parties

Senior Tories Meet German Counterparts To Discuss Rebuilding and Fighting Reform

15 Apr Foreign affairs

We cannot deny Reform’s appeal – but these fake patriots do not stand for British values

15 Apr Political parties

Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich

17 Apr Political parties

Defra has lost its way

17 Apr Environment

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26 Mar Economy

Why Britain Can't Build

We can’t start to clear away the blockers until we understand how we erected them in the first place; Michael Dnes details how thousands of sane decisions have led us to the current madness. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall

24 Mar Economy

Ben Houchen: "I Don’t Have A Bad Word To Say About How No 10 Have Engaged With Me”

Ben Houchen survived against the odds last May. Now the last Tory mayor standing tells Tali Fraser of his determination to make Tees Valley great again. Photography by Christopher Owens

12 Mar Health

How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP

Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’

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05 Nov 2015 Economy

Employment tax fraud a serious concern, says RHA

Fraud involving the tax status of lorry drivers is becoming a serious concern for the transport industry, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) warns.

MPs voice concern over worsening UK skills gap

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05 Nov 2015 Economy

MPs voice concern over worsening UK skills gap

The UK skills gap is getting worse, with 20% more insurance companies reporting shortages than in 2013, according to the latest annual Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute.

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04 Nov 2015 Economy

The case for increased resources - HMRC performance regarding tax evasion

Statement on HMRC performance regarding tax evasion from Chas Roy-Chowdhury, ACCA head of taxation

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04 Nov 2015 Economy

Automatic enrolment to workplace pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully introduced automatic enrolment to workplace pensions for large and medium-sized employers, who account for around 20 million workers, according to todays report from the National Audit Office. There are, however, significant risks ahead, as 1.8 million smaller employers are required to enrol their workers by 2018.

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04 Nov 2015 Economy

Are pre-fabricated homes desirable?

The Federation of Master Builders responds to Damian Collins MP's call for ministers to encourage use of pre-fabricated homes.

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04 Nov 2015 Economy

Laws to curb illegal working are changing: Is your business ready?

As part of the International Inspiring Construction conference, Home Office experts will give attendees practical advice to help them prevent illegal working and avoid the financial and reputational risks that come with being caught.

04 Nov 2015 Economy

Radical solutions needed to solve housing crisis

Ahead of his debate on modern prefabricated housing, Damian Collins MP calls on ministers to support and encourage builders to use this technology.

04 Nov 2015 Economy

Why funding for science matters

Ahead of her debate in Parliament today, Labour’s Angela Smith tells PoliticsHome’s Central Lobby why the chancellor needs to prioritise funding for science, a sector that “more than pays its way”.

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03 Nov 2015 Economy

Clampdown on the compensation cowboys

Time to bring an end to wild west approach of CMCs

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02 Nov 2015 Economy

SRA introduces more changes to help businesses thrive

Changes that will make it easier for law firms to do business are included in the latest version of the SRA Handbook, which was published on 1 November.

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02 Nov 2015 Economy

Six million Brits are earning less than a Living Wage

Some 5.84 million people are paid less than the Living Wage, according to new research published today by KPMG:

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30 Oct 2015 Economy

Guidance available for new accountants' reports

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published guidance to explain changes to accountants reports which come into effect for accounting periods ending on or after 1 November.

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Equities remain best-selling asset class for five consecutive months

The Investment Association today publishes its monthly statistics for authorised investment funds forSeptember 2015 which show:

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Women on boards: There’s still a long way to go before the UK can say ‘job done’, says EY

Liz Bingham, an EY partner who received an OBE this year for her services to equality in the workplace, commented:

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

'More needs to be done' to encourage people to save in a tax efficient way - Saga

Saga comments on ONS population projections

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29 Oct 2015 Economy

Investigation: the government’s funding of Kids Company

The National Audit Office has published the findings from its investigation into the governments funding of Kids Company. The public sector has provided funding to Kids Company for at least 15 years, although the governments records suggest the charity started applying for public sector funding as early as 1996. On 5 August 2015, Kids Company closed and was subsequently wound up as it was insolvent.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

Retirement flats – protecting owners from hidden fees

Owners of retirement flats and their families are being caught out by unexpected charges hidden in leases.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

Receiving benefits because of your mental health? You’re up to three times more likely to be punished by the DWP than helped to find work

Data from Mind today reveal the scale of sanctions imposed on people with mental health problems being supported by out-of-work disability benefits.

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28 Oct 2015 Economy

SRA helps law firms provide more services to consumers

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is helping law firms that want to expand their business beyond traditional legal services by publishing new guidance on the Separate Business Rule.

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27 Oct 2015 Economy

Construction output figures expose impact of skills shortage, says FMB

Todays ONS figures, which show a 2.2% drop in construction output, expose the growing impact of the construction skills shortage, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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27 Oct 2015 Economy

Tax credit debate: What happens now?

As the Chancellor signals a rethink over tax credit reductions, Turn2usexplores what could happen next.

27 Oct 2015 Economy

How do you get the voices of young people into Parliament?

Former Treasury Minister Chloe Smith MP writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on 'Young jobseekers and the Department of Work and Pensions'.

26 Oct 2015 Economy

Today we stand up to the worst of the Tory party

Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson & former Transport Minister Baroness Kramer explains why her party will oppose the Government's tax credit changes in the Lords today and calls on other peers to: "join with us and stop this disgraceful policy in its tracks".

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23 Oct 2015 Economy

KPMG comments on the job losses in UK steel sector

KPMG comments on job losses and closures in the UK steel sector.

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Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK

29 Apr 2025

Thames Pavillion, House of Commons

Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK

Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport

13 May 2025

Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD

Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport

05 Jul 2025

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